Combination settee and bed structure



April 9, 1935.

J. J. WILKINSON COMBINATION SETTEE AND BED STRUCTURE 4 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed May 21, 1934 INVENTOR. L/aH/v u. MAMA/50M ATTORNEY! April l9, 1935. .1.YJ. wxLKlNfsoN 1,997,028

COMBINATION SETTEE AND BED STRUCTURE I Filed May 2l, 1934 4 Sheets-Sheet 2 M mm m D TM y mm //m AN A 3mm j j V y j f /f. W Z y 6v t. b mm Ll l J9 65\ pw/J M j April 9, 1935. v J. JC WILKINSON 1,997,028

COMBINATION SETTEE AND BED STRUCTURE I I Filed may 21. 1954 4 sheets-sheet 5 A j INVENTOR.

ATTORNEY.

/Y JOHN l MLK/MMM AprilA 9, 1935 J. J. WILKINSON 1,997,028

COMBINATION SETTEE AND BED STRUCTURE Filed May 2l, 1954 4 Sheets-Sheet 4 i 20@ 22a/33 l INVENTOR. JOHN J. W/L 4f/SOM I which have pivoted thereto as at 8,V the ends of f Vmembers comprise the foot and head thereof.

Pivotally secured as Vat 6 to each ofthe end members I or `to suitable brackets secured thereto, at a point adjacent the rear edge of said end members and directly adjacent the upper surfaceV of the frame 2, is a link. 1, the opposite ends of a U-shaped back rest frame 9, shown clearlyfin Figures 1 and 12. 'Ihis backrest frame' extends between the end members'l and is provided with resiliently mounted wires I- against which may lbe placed cushions I I to provide a comfortable Vback for themain unit when used as a settee.

*Also pivoted-to each of the end members I at points I2 adjacent and inalignmentwith the pivots 6 is a link I 3, the opposite end ofwhich ispivoted VasV at vI4 to the legsof 4the Yframe 9. This link arrangement provides a folding means Y for the back restg whereby when not usedas such, itmay be folded downwardly and forwardly to the dotted line position shown in Figure 12 with the front edge thereof resting upon the upper horizontal flange 3 of the frame 2. 1n this position, it will be noted that the-back restlies perfectly flat over the' top of theV frame 2, Vand thus forms a part ofthe supporting surface' ofthe bed, while in its upright position Vit provides Y a'reclining support for thecushions IYI.-

It will be understood, of course, that the same Vpivoted link mechanismfor the back rest 9 is provided atieach end thereof although that at one end only Vhas been shown. Y

-The auxiliary or foldable unit B also comprises 1 end membersand'a frame but these elements areV S0 arranged as to bev folded and adjustedrtopermit the auxiliary unit to be disposed underneath the frame -2 of the main unit A when not in fuse.

The end members of the auxiliarylunit B each consists-of-lower.sections I5 andjupper sections I6 hinged thereto as 'at I1. VThe upper sections I6 Vare adapted tok be' hinged downwardly and inwardly as shown clearly in Figures 1 and 3 and as more kspecifically pointed'rout hereafter. The

upperzedg'es of the lower sections VI5 are provided v B isalso preferably Yconstructed of angle iron with supporting flangesv 2I. Resiliently mounted wires 22 (see Figure 4) extend from the vsides and ends of the' frame 20 to provide a suitable spring support surface for the mattress 23 which Y maybe laid thereon. 'Y Y Securedfto Vthe upper sections I6 of the end members and adjacentV each side edge thereof are bracketsv24. Pivoted at one end to each'of said brackets isa. link 25, the opposite -end of p which ispivotally secured-'as at 26 to the adja-v cent end of the yframe 20, the pivots 26 being positioned on the sides of the frame 20 adjacent to the' ends thereof. Thus if 1 the upper sections I (iV are folded vto upright position as shown Vin n' Figure 2 and maintained yin such position, the

links serve tcsupport the sections I6 in raised position. The dimensions are such that whenin this raised position, the frame 20 is the same distance above the oor or other supporting surface as the frame 2 of the main unit A whereby the two units may be placed side byfside toY formV a double bed as hereinafter explained.

Suitably securedv to each sideof the frame 20 k and adjacent each end thereof is a downwardly extending Ybracket 21 offset slightly outwardly as shown inV Figure. Pivoted to each of these brackets 21, as at28 and 29 are a pair of links 30 and 3I respectively, the opposite endsof which are pivoted as at 32 and 33 to brackets 34 and 35 rfesr'iectively.-v These brackets 34 and 35 are suitably securedto the lower sections I5 ofthe end members at points adjacent each side edge thereof. Pivoted to each of the links 30 as at 36 is one leg 31 of the U-shaped yoke 38 which extends across beneath the frame 20 from'one side to the other at each end. A spacer washer 39 is disposed inY each instance between the` link 30 and the leg yalso pivoted one end of` aflink 4I, the opposite ,end of which is pivoted as at 42 to the inside of the frame 20, the link 4I being offset slightly torbring it Sinside suoli frame. A pin 43 secured tor the frame 20 adjacent each of the `links l4I limits theY movement thereof in one direction, namely, in

such a position `that the legs-31 and the links 4I are pastthecenter of alignment with eachother. Y

Also pivotedtoone of the pintles 4D is one end of an actuating rod 44j The opposite end of this actuating rod is pivotally connected as at 45 vto one end of a link.46 pivoted at 41 to a bracket 48 secured to the frame 20 at a point'spaced from the end thereofls'ee Figure 1). The opposite end of the link 46 has pivoted thereto as at 49 one end of a rod 50, the opposite end of which ispivoted to the pintle 40 at the opposite end of the frame and on the same side' thereof, in substantial alignment with the rod 44. 1 Y Y Mounted upon the frame 20 directly adjacent the bracket 48 is a seoond'bracket 5I. `Both'of these brackets48 and 5I are suitably secured to the vertically depending flange of theifrarne 2 and extend at right angles thereto'inwardly and parallel with the horizontal flange 2|v thereof.

Pivotedasat 52 to the bracket15I is an operating s lever 53, the opposite end of which is provided with a laterally extending pin or roller 54Y engaging the rod 50. A coil spring 55 is anchored. at

one end to the bracket 5I and at its opposite'end to the operating lever 53 adjacent the end thereof carrying the pin-54. Thusthe operating lever is normally held in its fullline position in Figure 'l against the stop. pin 56 carried'by the bracket 5I. In this position there is no pressure uponV the rod by the pin 54 on the operating handle 53. Y y

Assuming the `parts just described 'to be in unfolded position shown in Figures 2, 5 and 7, it will be apparent that the frame 20 is rigidly supported in its upper position bythe link arrangement at each end thereof just described. 'I'he legs 31 of the yokes 38 and theY links 4I pivotedto the commonpintle 40 are in this position slightly past the center of alignment andthe links V25, 30 and- 3| thus rigidly support the" frame 20`and maintain the'upper sections AI6 of the end members in upright position. If it is` desired to fold the unit, however, the-operator merely rock's'theY operating lever 53 onits pivot as shown 'in the dotted lines in Figure v'7, whereupon the pin 5ft pushes inwardly on the rod 5t causing. the link 45 to rockfon its pivot 4l. This results in pulling the rods 44 and 53 towards eachother orvaway from the end members whereupon the pintle 40 is moved past the vcenter of alignment of the legs 31 and the rlinks il in the opposite direction whereupon Vthe upper sections E6 of the end members, assisted by the weight or" the frame 2% may be hinged inwardly as shown clearly in Figures 3 and 6. This folding movement may continue until the frame Zij is lowered to the position shown in Figure l and with the upper sections i6 of theend members at right angles to the 'lower sections l5 thereof and parallel to the frame 263. It will be observed that during this folding movement the position of the links 25, 36, andS'l is materially changed as is also the position of the yokes 33. Such change ofposition results not only in lowering the frame 20 and the upper sections IS but-in bringing the endinernbers towards each other. This is due" to the fact that in the folded position the brackets 2l to which the links Sil and 3l are pivoted is further below the hinge point l1 of the upper .and lower` sections when in its lower folded position than it is above such hinge line when it is in its upper position.- The -resultof this inward adjustment or the end members of the auxiliary unit-B when in folded position is that in such position it may be disposed beneath the-main` unit A between the end members thereof as shown yclearly in Figure l.

It will be understood, or course, that the yokes 38 disposed at each end of the unit connect the link members on each` side` of the frame, thus causing them to operate in unison and simultaneously. It will also be clear that the rods liii and 5i) connect .the identical link mechanisms at each end of the unit, also resulting in simultaneous and synchronous operation of the links at both ends of the unit.

When it is desired to unfold the auxiliary unit B and use it as a bed, it may be pulled outwardly from under the main unit A and by lifting upwardly on either of the upper sections `It of the endmembers, it will be clear that the links 25 will raise the frame El! and with it the brackets 21 and the links 30 and 3|, until the pintles 453 reach and slightly pass the center of alignment between the legs 31 oi4 the yokes and the-links 4| on the frame. This adjustment is permitted by the pivoting ofthe yokes at 36v to the links 39. Obviously as the frame is raised, and with it the links 4I, the legs 3.? are pivoted to the right in Figure 3. The limit of this movement isA just beyond center and is, of course, controlled by the alignment of the end sections I and l5.

In this position, the sections l5 and i5 are in upright alignment andas before explained, thel frame is placed in its upper position. This auxiliary unit may then be utilized as an independent bed or as a twin bed in conjunction kwith the main unit A or may be moved to edge to edge engagement with the main unit and thus provide a double bed. It will be understood, of course, that the end members of both units are the same height and form the head and foot members for the beds.A

suitably securedto the frame 2li of the auxiliary unit B o-n one side only thereof, as by the loops 86, to permit sliding movement of the end members toward and away from each other, is a panel 5l which may be of a vdecorativefnature 'dicated at S5 in Figure li).

and which 'extends above the frame 20 lto such height that when the auxiliary unit is folded, as

sown in Figure i, and is moved underneath "the main unit A, 'the panell iits between the end members l of the main un-i't"and engages' against the frame 2 thereof, thus completeiy obscuring the auxiliary unit B and its mechanism beneath the .main unit A. Obviously this panel `does 'not interfere with the operation of the unit.

-Suitably secured tothe inside of theframe 2 of the main unit A at one or more points along one side or such fraine is a bracket 58 (see Figure i0) pivoted vto which at E5 is oneend 69 of a hook 5i, the opposite end of which is .provided with the shouldered hook portion S2. A coil spring 53 is anchored at one end to the frame i .and ati-ts opposite end as at 64 to the hook Gi in such relation to the pivot` 59 that the spring exerts a tension on the hook to resiliently hold it either in the full' line position shown in Figure 9 or in the'oppositely disposed dotted line position, the spring becoming active inveither position as soon as the'pin 64 to which the spring is anchored on the hook passes the pivot point 59 in either direction. Normally the hook is within the frame 2, that is, inthe dotted line position in- The frame 2i? or the auxiliary unit B is provided on its inner side at points corresponding with the positions of the hooks 6l on vthe main unit A, with brackets. E6 provided with recessed iatch sockets Sl adapted to receive the hook portions '52 of the hooks Si.

If it is desired to place the two 'units A'and B together to form a double bedas shown in Figure 9, the hooks 6i are turned to the full line .position of Figure 10, that is, projecting 'beyond the side' Vof the frame 2.

The Vunit B in its upright or uniolded position is then moved alongside the unit Y A- and pushed into engagement therewith, the

hook portions 62 with their beveled noses 68 slidinor over the flange of the frame 2li and snapping into engagement within the latch Vrecesses 6'?. rIhe two units are thus latched together for use as a double bed. i

It will be noted with reference to Figure 10 that there is someplay providedat @s between the hook portion e2 and the adjacent edge of the latch bracket St. The-purpose of this is to provide for thesautomatic unlatching of the twov frame 2 to its normal position, leaving the auxiliary unit B entirely free of the vmain unit.

With reference again to Figure l,-it will be observed that the end members l are provided at a point beneath the frame 2 with inwardly extending strips T which when the unit B isirnoved into position beneath the unit Ajserve asa guide for the unit B, saidstrips lying between the pins` E9 and the upper edges of the lower sectionsY I5, Likewise'these strips 'l serve asa cooperating means between 'the two units 'in' this position whereby the same may be lifted togetherv as a single unit. Obviously lifting upwardlyon thek main unit A Vcauses the strips 'l0 to engageun derneath the pins I9 and thus permit thelifting of'the auxiliary unit therewith.

The end sectionsof both units may be provided with casters 'Il whereby to render both units readily movable from place to place.

In Figures 13 andl 14 I have shown a modified form of releasing means which may be substituted for Vthat shown in Figuresi to 8. VIt may kpanel 51a is an angle bracket 12 (shown in section` in Figure 14). rPivoted to the horizontal angle ofV this bracket, as at i3, is one end of a foot lever '14. The pivoted endfof rthis lever `is provided with an upstanding ear 15, pivoted to which is one end of a link 16, the oppositel end of which is pivoted as at H to one end of a second link 178. at 19 toa downwardly extending end 80 of an arm 8l'pivoted as at 82 to an angular bracket 83 secured to the frame flange 20a..

The free end of the arm 8l is provided with an upstanding pinor roller v84 lying adjacent the rod 44a and adapted to engage Aand move' the same towards the frame.

It will now be, clear that if the foot lever be ,pushed inwardly, i. e., in a direction underr the bed, as shown by dotted lines in Figure 14, such arm will turn on its pivot 'I3 and thus Vturnthe links'l and 18, and consequently the Varm 8|. Turning the arm 8l causes the pin or roller'84 to engage and move the rod 44a towards the frame and thus cause the same folding'operation of folding parts as heretoforedescribed in connection with the rod 44 and. associated elements in the other gures.

Upon theV folding of the parts and the lowering of the bed frame, the links 16 and 18 hinge at their pivotal connectionv Tl to accommodate the lowering of the bed frame. The coil spring 85, anchored at one end to the panel 51a and at v the opposite-end to the lever 14 serves to norproceeded and that further explanation is notmally pull said lever to the dotted line position in Figure 14 whenl the bed is folded.

It is believed that the operation of the deviceV has been fully explained as the description has necessary. It will be understood, of course, that Ymany changes mayV beY made in details of construction and arrangement of parts without departing from the spirit and scope of my invention. I do not limit myself, therefore, to the exact form herein shown and described other than by the appended claims.

I claim:

1. In combination, two individual beds each having frame and end members, means for separably securing said beds together edge to'edge to form Ya double bed, said means comprising a hookV on one of said frames and a latch on the other of said frames for receiving said hook, one of said frames being adjustable vertically with respect to the other, and cooperating means on one of said frames for releasing said hook from said latch upon moving said adjustable frame downwardly Vwith respect to the other frame.`

The opposite end of link 18 is pivoted`as 2. In combination, two individual bedsV each having frame and end members, and means for separably securing rsaid beds together edge to edge to form a double bed, said means comprising a hookon one of said frames and a latch on the other of said frames for receiving said hook, said hook being resiliently mounted wherebyfto automatically engage in locking relation with said latch when said beds are moved together, one of said frames being adjustable vertically with respect to the other, and cooperating means non said frames for releasing saidA hooks from said latch upon moving-said adjustable frame downwardly with respect to the other frame.

3. In combination, two individual beds each having frame and end members, the frame of one of said beds being adjustable vertically with respect to the other bed frame, means for. separably securing vsaid settee beds together edge to edge to form a double bed, said means comand a latch for receivingsaid hook-on the other frame, and means for releasing saidv hook from said latch upon adjusting said adjustable frame below the level of the other frame, comprising an angular extension on said latch to strike said hook and release thesame from said latch upon such downward movement. j

' 4. In combination, two individual beds, one of said beds having relatively Viixed frameY and end members andthe other having a vertically adjustable frame and foldable end members, means for separably securing said beds together edge to edge to form a double bed, said means comprising a hook resiliently mounted on said Y fixed frameand a latch on said adjustable yframe forY receiving said hook as said bedsl arev moved together with their frames in alignment, and means operable by the adjustment of said` adjustable frame downwardly for disengaging said hook from said latch. Y

justable frame and foldable end members, means for separably securing said beds together edge to edge to forma double bed, said means comprising prising a resiliently'mounted hookl on one frame a hook resiliently mounted on said xed frame v and a latch on said adjustable frame for receivingsaid hook as said beds are moved together with their frames in alignment, means operable by thefolding of the end members and the adjustment of said adjustable frame downwardly for disengaging said hook from said latch, and

means connecting said foldable ends and said adjustable frame whereby the together.

6. In combination, a settee bed having rfixedl frame and end members, a second bed having an adjustable frame and foldable end members disposed beneath said rst settee bed and removable' therefrom, and a cover panel carried by the frame of said second bed for obscuring the latter from view under said first settee bed, said cover panel having adjustable connections with the end members of said second bed to Vpermit movement o1` said end members rupon the folding and 'unfolding thereof. f

samev operate 7. A bed comprising end'members vearch consist-A ing of upper and lower sections hinged directly to'each other, a frame positioned between vsaid members, link supports pivotallyrconnecting the ends of said frame with both the upper and lower sections of said end members, said supporting links being provided on each side of said bed, and

means connecting all,` of said links for simultaneous movement thereof..

8. A bed comprising end members each consisting of upper and lower sections hinged directly to each other, a frame positioned between said members, link supports pivotally connecting the ends of said frame with both the upper and lower sections of said end members, said supporting links being provided on each side of said bed, means connecting all of said links for simultaneous movement thereof, and a single actuating member for moving said links. p

9. A bed comprising spaced end members and a frame, each of said end members consisting of upper and lower sections hinged directly to each other, supporting links pivotally connected to said frame and to said upper and lower sections whereby movement of the links to one position causes said upper sections to fold over, the frame and said frame to move downwardly, and simule taneously causes said end members to move toward each other a limited distance, and connections between all of said links whereby the move-g v other, supporting links pivotally connected to. l

said frame and to said, upper and lower sections whereby movement of the links to one position causes said upper sections to fold over the frame and the said frame to move downwardly, and simultaneously causes said end members to move toward each other a limited distance, connections betweenall of said links whereby the movement of all is simultaneous, and means for releasably looking said ends and frame in unfolded position.

JOHN J. WILKINSON. 

